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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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Data: Limited

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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lipstick750 products
foundation545 products
eye shadow379 products
facial moisturizer/treatment330 products
moisturizer326 products
concealer289 products
beach & sport sunscreen237 products
bronzer/highlighter211 products
lip gloss211 products
moisturizer with SPF179 products
serums & essences177 products
eye liner157 products
antiperspirant/deodorant141 products
blush128 products
mask115 products
lip balm105 products
conditioner85 products
facial cleanser84 products
facial powder73 products
lip liner70 products
brow liner68 products
around-eye cream62 products
hand cream55 products
baby lotion53 products
exfoliant/scrub50 products
makeup primer48 products
hair treatment/serum41 products
body firming lotion36 products
makeup remover31 products
body oil30 products
shampoo29 products
lip balm with SPF29 products
CC cream27 products
anti-aging25 products
baby sunscreen25 products
hair styling aide23 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)22 products
BB cream18 products
17 products
fragrance for women17 products
shaving cream14 products
mascara14 products
body wash/cleanser13 products
foot moisturizer13 products
beard oil12 products
styling gel/lotion11 products
baby wipes9 products
after shave9 products
toners/astringents9 products
lip plumper8 products
hair color and bleaching8 products
hair spray7 products
diaper cream7 products
after sun product7 products
baby shampoo7 products
beard care7 products
sunless tanning6 products
baby soap5 products
bar soap5 products
bath oil/salts/soak4 products
baby oil4 products
toothpaste4 products
glitter4 products
damaged skin treatment4 products
muscle/joint soreness4 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
eye makeup remover3 products
other eye makeup2 products
detangler2 products
cuticle treatment2 products
body spray2 products
fragrance for men2 products
baby bubble bath2 products
hair removal waxes2 products
baby toothpaste2 products
hand sanitizer2 products
oil controller1 products
foot cleansing1 products
tooth whitening1 products
tanning oil1 products
depilatory1 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
nail treatment1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
mouthwash1 products
hair relaxer1 products
liquid hand soap1 products
eyelash glue1 products

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
14 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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Concern Reference
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyJEPT 4(4):105-20, 1980 confirmed 06/01 IJT 22(S1):1-35, 2003;Final report 12/2017 available from CIR

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • JEPT 4(4):105-20, 1980 confirmed 06/01 IJT 22(S1):1-35, 2003;Final report 12/2017 available from CIR

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